Coalition Reports Interception of Ballistic Missile Heading Toward Riyadh

The coalition announced that it had intercepted a ballistic missile heading toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as two explosions were heard.

A drone was also intercepted in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The available details did not identify who launched the missile or the drone, or report any casualties or damage.

The interceptions came amid warnings from the United Nations that the crisis in the Yemeni city of Taiz was worsening. The summary provided no further details on the conditions behind the warning.

Meanwhile, a ministerial meeting in Istanbul called for the escalation to be contained. No specific measures or commitments arising from the meeting were outlined.